We need to Update our Census Information

We have come to realize, like that of many parishes, our census information is way out ofdate.

Just to give a couple of examples, of situations, that have happened within the lastmonth: A parishioner left a book (with their name printed on it) in the Church. We lookedthem up in our census information. Even though they have been here for years theynever registered; and therefore we had no way of contacting them to tell them we hadthe book. Only many days later, did she come to the Rectory, asking if anyone had turned itin.

Another example: A parishioner dropped a loose check in the collection but is wasunsigned. The check only had their name printed on it. We looked them up in ourrecords and yes, they were registered so we called the number we had. That number wasno good. So, we then mailed it, to them, and received the envelope back saying no longer atthat address. This has been happening more often than not.

Many people think they are registered parishioners, but are not. Please do not equate receiving offertory envelopes with being a registered parishioner. We have manypeople, who are registered, but don't want to receive church envelopes. It is important thatyou update your Church registration information.

You can come into the Rectory and fill out a new census form or you can even call Teresa (our Office Manager) and she will be happy to send you a new form; and you can drop off the completed information, in the collection basket, or bring it to the Rectory.